Captriols Ointment 20 gm belongs to the class of 'antipsoriatic agents' used primarily for treating psoriasis. Psoriasis is a condition in which your skin develops raised red patches and silver-coloured scaly patches. Scaly patches are dead cells that usually fall off your skin without notice.

Captriols Ointment 20 gm contains the active substance calcipotriol, also known as calcipotriene. It is a synthetic form of Vitamin D. Captriols Ointment 20 gm works by reducing this overproduction of skin cells that eases the inflamed, scaly areas.

Always use this medication as advised by the doctor. Captriols Ointment 20 gm is generally safe to use. Some may experience common side effects like itching, redness, stinging sensation, dryness and rash. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth while using Captriols Ointment 20 gm. Rinse it off with water thoroughly if you get the cream in these areas. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to Captriols Ointment 20 gm or any of its components. Let your doctor know if you have any medical history of liver, kidney diseases, hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood) or hypervitaminosis D (excess Vitamin D levels in the blood). Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use Captriols Ointment 20 gm only with proper consultation and caution. Captriols Ointment 20 gm is not recommended for children less than 12 years of age.

Captriols Ointment 20 gm treats psoriasis, and it contains the active substance calcipotriol. It is a synthetic form of Vitamin D. It inhibits the excess production of skin cells, leading to the formation of scales and patches of the skin in psoriasis. Captriols Ointment 20 gm helps treat plaque psoriasis, a most common type of psoriasis that develops thick red patches on the skin, with a silver or white scaly layer.

• Itching
• Redness
• Stinging sensation
• Dryness
• Rash

Brief your medical history to the doctor if you are allergic to Captriols Ointment 20 gm or any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver, or kidney diseases, hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood) or hypervitaminosis D (excess Vitamin D levels in the blood). Pregnant and breastfeeding women should use the Captriols Ointment 20 gm only with proper consultation and caution. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth while using Captriols Ointment 20 gm. Rinse it thoroughly with water if you get the cream in these areas. Captriols Ointment 20 gm is not recommended for children less than 12 years of age. If you do not notice any improvement in your infection after using the Captriols Ointment 20 gm for one to two weeks, please consult your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Captriols Ointment 20 gm may interact with products containing Vitamin D.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Before taking Captriols Ointment 20 gm, let your doctor know if you have any fungal, viral, protozoa infections, liver, kidney diseases, hypercalcaemia (high calcium levels in the blood) or hypervitaminosis D (excess Vitamin D levels in the blood).

• VITAMIN D

• Use mild soap while taking baths and prefer warm baths.
• Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and the spread of infections.
• Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
• Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent infections.
• Do not scratch the affected area of skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
• Avoid sharing towels, combs, bed sheets, shoes or socks with others.
• Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
• Do not scratch or pick your skin to avoid getting the affected area infected.
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly and sleep peacefully. 

• If you do not notice any improvement of your infection after using Captriols Ointment 20 gm for one to two weeks, please consult your doctor.

Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a condition in which your skin develops raised red patches and silver-coloured scaly patches. Scaly patches are dead cells that would usually fall off your skin without notice.